The Carlo Aonzo Trio performs "A Mandolin Journey." A capturing musical journey with the mandolin and the different influences and stylistic evolutions of the instrument across continents and history. With Lorenzo Piccone (guitar) and Luciano Puppo (double-bass), Carlo Aonzo, international performer, teacher and mandolin scholar presents this album, the outcome of a long and intense work of historical research and musical arrangements. Setting out from Naples shores and the most classical Italian mandolin tradition, the repertoire lands at the Americas ranging from the classical patterns, to the Italian songs of the 50s, to the swing music, and to the more complex rhythms strongly influenced by the United States and South America. A unique and fascinating musical evening celebrating an event of great artistic and cultural impact.

This is the official kickoff event of the Little Italy Madonnari Arts Festival 2018! Doors open at 7 for pre-show dining and show begins at 8.

We started from the Italian roots of the mandolin - a strong iconic symbol of Italy in the world - and we explored its wide repertoire, attaining, through new atmospheres and sonorities, a rich mixture of culture and tradition, which are extremely important to the music of our country. Following its tracks in search of fortune towards the Americas, we unearthed musical scores and different ways of approaching the instrument, thus creating a fascinating itinerary ranging from classical music to folk, choro, jazz and more…..